Weather and Climate Quizzes for Year 4 Modern Foreign Languages

Question 1

Translate the German phrase "Es ist regnerisch" into English.

Accepted Answer

It's raining

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It's sunny

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It's windy

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It's cloudy

Question 2

What does the German phrase "Es ist bewölkt" mean in English?

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It's cloudy.

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It's sunny.

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It's raining.

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It's windy.

Question 3

When it's sunny, is it usually warmer or colder?

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Warmer

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Colder

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Rainy

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Snowy

Question 4

What is the term for when the sun is shining brightly?

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Windy

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Snowy

Question 5

Translate 'Es ist sonnig' into English:

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It's sunny

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It's windy

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It's raining

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It's cloudy

Question 6

Which type of weather is most common during summer?

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Warm and sunny

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Cold and snowy

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Rainy and windy

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Cloudy and foggy

Question 7

Translate the German phrase 'Es ist windig' into English.

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It is windy

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It is sunny

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It is raining

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It is snowing

Question 8

Which sentence describes the weather?

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It is windy

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The book is on the table

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I like to eat apples

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The car is red

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a season?

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Wednesday

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 10

Which of these is **not** a weather condition?

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Sweater

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Stormy

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Snowy

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Cold

Question 11

Which of these is not a type of weather condition?

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Rainbow

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Rain

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Wind

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Snow

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a type of cloud?

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Rainstorm

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Cumulus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

Question 13

Let's learn about clouds! Which of these is NOT a type of cloud?

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Nimbus

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 14

Which French word means 'it's raining'?

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Il pleut

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Le soleil

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Le vent

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La neige

Question 15

When there's a lot of wind and heavy rain, what weather is it?

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Stormy

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Sunny

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Snowy

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Foggy

Question 16

Translate the German sentence "Es regnet" into English.

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It's raining

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It's sunny

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It's snowing

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It's cloudy

Question 17

Which sentence tells us about what the weather is like?

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It's a cold and windy day.

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The car was blue.

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I ate a delicious sandwich for lunch.

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The dog chased the ball around the garden.

Question 18

Translate the phrase "Es regnet" into English.

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It is raining

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It is sunny

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It is snowing

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It is windy

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a season?

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Friday

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Summer

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Winter

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Spring

Question 20

Which season is typically the warmest?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 21

When you look outside and see drops of water falling from the sky, what is the German word for this?

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Es regnet

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Es ist windig

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Es schneit

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Es ist sonnig

Question 22

Which sentence describes the weather when it's raining very heavily?

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It's so rainy we can't go out.

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It's a bit rainy.

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It's quite sunny, so we shouldn't go out.

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It's a bit cloudy, so we can't go out.

Question 23

Which of these is not a type of cloud?

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Smog

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Cumulus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

Question 24

What word means 'very, very cold'?

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Freezing

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Warm

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Chilly

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Cool

Question 25

Which tool is used to measure how fast the wind is blowing?

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 26

In French, what word do we use to say 'it is sunny'?

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Soleil

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Pluie

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Vent

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Neige

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a type of cloud?

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Fog

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Cumulus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

Question 28

Which sentence describes the weather?

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It is raining heavily.

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The car is red.

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The cat is sleeping.

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The grass is green.

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a type of cloud?

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Umbrella

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 30

Which of these is not a type of cloud?

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Rain

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Stratus

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Cirrus

Question 31

Translate the French word "soleil" into English.

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Sun

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Moon

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Cloud

Question 32

When describing weather, superlatives are used to describe the weather when it is at its:

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Most extreme or notable

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Average

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Mildest

Question 33

Translate the sentence 'It's sunny' into French.

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Il fait soleil

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Il fait du vent

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Il fait nuageux

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Il pleut

Question 34

Which of these does NOT influence the weather in a specific location?

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Your favorite color

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Temperature

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Wind speed

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Cloud cover

Question 35

Which season is typically the coldest in the United Kingdom?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a superstition about the weather?

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Walking under a ladder is bad luck.

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A red sunrise means a rainy day.

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A rainbow after rain brings good luck.

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A spider making a web at night means a sunny day.

Question 37

How can different weather conditions affect the growth and well-being of plants and animals?

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Different weather conditions can have different effects on different plants and animals.

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Weather has no impact on the growth of plants and animals.

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Warm and sunny weather is always good for all plants and animals.

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Cold and wet weather helps all plants and animals grow.

Question 38

Which tool measures the speed of the wind?

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 39

How does weather impact our everyday lives?

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It affects what we wear.

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It can change our travel plans.

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It can affect how we feel.

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It has no effect on our daily lives.

Question 40

How does climate change impact weather patterns?

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Climate change can lead to more extreme weather events, like hurricanes, floods, and droughts.

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Climate change has no effect on weather patterns.

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Climate change only affects weather patterns in certain parts of the world.

Question 41

Which of these is NOT an extreme weather event?

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Sunny day

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Hurricane

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Tsunami

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Snowstorm

Question 42

What is the main role of the sun in the water cycle?

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To evaporate water from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.

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To condense water vapor into clouds.

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To cause precipitation in the form of rain or snow.

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To create wind by heating different parts of the Earth's surface.

Question 43

When it's very cold, what falls from the sky?

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Snow

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Rain

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Sleet

Question 44

What do weather balloons do?

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Measure temperature and humidity in the air

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Track the movement of clouds

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Predict the weather for the next day

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Launch fireworks

Question 45

How does weather radar help us stay safe during storms?

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Weather radar helps weather experts track and predict how storms will move by finding rain and wind patterns.

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Weather radar can tell us the exact time and place a storm will happen.

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Weather radar can stop storms from happening by controlling the weather.

Question 46

How does weather affect our daily lives?

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Weather can affect transportation, causing delays or cancellations due to heavy rain, snow, or storms.

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Weather can affect sports and outdoor activities, making them difficult or dangerous to play in extreme heat, rain, or wind.

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Weather has no impact on our daily activities.

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Weather has no impact on our work or school activities.

Question 47

How do satellites help us predict the weather?

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Satellites collect information on temperature, humidity, and wind speed, which helps weather experts predict the weather more accurately.

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Satellites take pictures of the Earth to show us where storms are forming.

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Satellites can stop hurricanes and other big storms from happening.

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Satellites are mainly used to keep an eye on hurricanes and tornadoes.

Question 48

How does weather impact farming?

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Weather conditions like temperature and rainfall can affect how much food crops produce.

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Weather forecasts help farmers decide when to plant and harvest crops.

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Weather has no effect on farming.

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Weather only affects the cost of food.

Question 49

How has technology improved the accuracy of weather predictions?

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More weather stations and satellites collect more data.

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Computers can analyze data to predict weather patterns.

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People are no longer needed to make weather predictions.

Question 50

Which of these is not a kind of cloud?

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Square

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 51

What season of the year is the warmest?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 52

Which of these words is an adjective that shows comparison?

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Hotter

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Hot

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Cold

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Very cold

Question 53

What do we call a day with no clouds in the sky?

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Sunny

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Windy

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Rainy

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Cold

Question 54

What season of the year is the coldest?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 55

Which of these words is an adjective that shows the most?

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Warmest

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Warm

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Warmer

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Very warm

Question 56

What do we call the wetness in the air?

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Humidity

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Temperature

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Wind speed

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Pressure

Question 57

Today is warmer than yesterday. What is the comparative adjective for the weather today?

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Hotter

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Colder

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Drier

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Rainier

Question 58

The weather in London is often different from the weather in Edinburgh. Which word can we use to compare the weather in these two cities?

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Different

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Similar

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Better

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Worse

Question 59

Which of these activities is best for a sunny day?

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Going for a walk in the park

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Playing football in the rain

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Watching a movie indoors

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Building a snowman

Question 60

The superlative adjective 'the windiest' is used to describe a day that is:

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More windy than any other day

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Less windy than any other day

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As windy as any other day

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Not windy at all

Question 61

Which of these sentences is grammatically correct?

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It is sunny today.

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It is sun today.

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They are sunny today.

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It is sunnier today.

Question 62

The weather forecast says that there will be a lot of rain tomorrow. Which of these words could we use to describe the predicted weather?

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Rainy

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Sunny

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Snowy

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Dry

Question 63

Which word describes the weather when it is raining hard?

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Torrential

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Sunny

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Drizzling

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Clear

Question 64

What is the comparative form of the adjective 'hot'?

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Hotter

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Hottest

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Warm

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Cold